Book Awards Held With Metis Theme

Book Awards Held With Metis Theme Monday, December 01, 2008 at 13:05     The 2008 Saskatchewan Book Awards held in Regina this past Saturday had a distinct Aboriginal flavour.   Award-winning author and activist Maria Campbell was the guest speaker during the...

Treaty 6 Chiefs Unsure About Nuclear Proposal

Treaty 6 Chiefs Unsure About Nuclear Proposal Friday, November 28, 2008 at 14:53     Onion Lake First Nation Chief Wallace Fox says he is not necessarily for or against nuclear power — but he says Bruce Power should have consulted Aboriginal people before...

Trappers Compensated By Owners Of Silica Sand Mine

Trappers Compensated By Owners Of Silica Sand Mine Friday, November 28, 2008 at 14:40     A compensation deal has been reached between trappers near Hanson Lake and a mining company in the area.   Tommy Sewap of the N-31 Fur Block says a deal was reached earlier this...

Experts Worried About Northern Caribou Herd

  Experts Worried About Northern Caribou Herd Friday, November 28, 2008 at 14:35     There appears to be a sharp decline in the number of caribou in a herd that frequents northern Saskatchewan.   The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board says recent...

Ahenakew Takes The Stand In His Own Defence

Ahenakew Takes The Stand In His Own Defence Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 15:22     The former Assembly of First Nations national chief at the centre of a hate trial in Saskatoon took the stand this morning.   David Ahenakew’s lawyer had been mum on whether his...

Lafaver Trial Adjourned Until January

Lafaver Trial Adjourned Until January Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 14:56     The Crown has wrapped up its case in the trial of a 68-year-old man accused of killing a Montreal Lake band member at a fire tower cabin 33 years ago.   The last witness to take the stand...